Use of Hard-coded Credentials
| Property | |
|---|---|
| Language | regex |
| Severity |  |
| CWE | CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials |
| OWASP | A07:2021 - Identification and Authentication Failures |
| Confidence Level | Low |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Likelihood Level | Low |
Description#
A LinkedIn client ID was found hard-coded in the source code. Storing credentials like API keys directly in code makes them vulnerable to accidental exposure, especially if the code is shared or made public.
Impact#
If attackers gain access to the client ID, they could misuse your LinkedIn integration, impersonate your application, or access sensitive LinkedIn data. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data leaks, or abuse of your organization’s LinkedIn API quota.